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Trinidad, located just north of Venezuela along with its sister island Tobago, is about 185 square miles in total. This small island is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean and enjoys a year-round temperature average of almost 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The city of San Fernando, in the southwest corner of Trinidad, is one of the most populated cities in all of Trinidad and Tobago.

Go to the Harris Promenade

The Harris Promenade is located in downtown San Fernando and features an open-air amphitheater where live music and shows take place. You can also view the Wall of Honour, which celebrates notable people from the area, and see a statue of Mahatma Gandhi imported from India in the 1950s. The greenery and ambiance of this area also make it a good place to take a stroll.

Take in Views From San Fernando Hill

San Fernando Hill, also referred to as Naparima Hill, is the place to be for photographers and visitors who want to experience wide-reaching views of the city and island of Trinidad. Accessible by car or foot, the 600-foot-tall hill affords views of southern and central Trinidad, as well as the mountains of Venezuela. Facilities at San Fernando Hill include covered picnic areas, a children's play park and barbeque grills.

Celebrate Carnival

Carnival is a jovial time in Trinidad. In fact, the island is world renowned for the intricate costumes, concerts and all-night partying that take place during the annual Carnival event. Carnival takes place during the same dates throughout all of Trinidad, including San Fernando. A full list of Carnival dates through 2020 can be found on the Trinidad and Tobago website (gotrinidadandtobago.com). The celebration takes place over two days before Ash Wednesday, either in February and March. In the past, San Fernando has held concerts in Skinner Park during Carnival.

Go Shopping

Visitors with money to spend should head to High and Coffee Streets, which serve as San Fernando's commercial hub. In fact, San Fernando is considered the main shopping district for all of south Trinidad. From the Harris Promenade in downtown San Fernando, you can reach the High Street by taking Penitence Street.

About the Author

Lara Webster has been writing professionally since 2009. Her work has been featured on Relationships in the Raw, The Nursery Book, Spark Trust and several travel-related websites. Webster holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in mass communication and media studies, both from San Diego State University.

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Harris Promenade and San Fernando Hill

San Fernando Hill, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Photo taken as part of the Southern Trinidad Aerial Photo Project, a small project sponsored by WMDE. Drone used: DJI Phantom 4. Snapshot taken from video footage via VLC.

City hall, Harris Promenade, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Photo taken as part of the Southern Trinidad Aerial Photo Project, a small project sponsored by WMDE. Drone used: DJI Phantom 4. Snapshot taken from video footage via VLC, then cropped with Irfan View.

Moruga - Christopher Columbus monument. Columbus landed here on his third voyage in 1498. This is on the southern coast of the island of Trinidad, West Indies